Thromboxanes are a type of eicosanoids, which are lipid compounds derived from fatty acids. They play a key role in the process of blood clotting (thrombosis) by causing vasoconstriction and promoting the aggregation of platelets, thus contributing to the formation of blood clots.

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The Thromboxanes Are

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The thromboxanes are

A) anabolics that may be involved in increasing blood pressure.
B) eicosanoids that are involved in blood clotting.
C) adrenocroticoids that aid in the activation of sex hormones.
D) lipids that have the capacity to cause membranes to grow.

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